The perfect countryside setting for a scenic Shropshire wedding -2- For prices & more info, see our separate ‘Price List’ or visit www.punchbowlinn.com Just outside the picturesque market town of Bridgnorth, in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, you’ll find The Punch Bowl Inn. The Punch Bowl Inn has a rich history as a former coaching inn, dating back 700 years to the times of the Tudors. Today, it’s one of the region’s most sought-after wedding venues - known far and wide for its award-winning hospitality, warm welcome and charming countryside setting. Outside in our extensive gardens, you’ll find striking backdrops in which to relax and create memorable wedding pictures, from the Japanese-style bridge and stunning dual lake to the peaceful gazebo and private veranda with far- reaching views over the distant Shropshire hills. Inside, The Punch Bowl Inn’s elegant, purpose-built Ludlow Suite, with its light and airy décor, is the perfect setting to complement any chosen colour scheme, while you and your guests will be treated to a feast of fresh, hearty dishes from our one-of-a-kind AGA carvery. Rustic elegance in a peaceful, award-winning setting As a family-run venue, our friendly and highly professional events team are dedicated to making your day perfect - it’s why we were named Wedding Venue of the Year in 2016 by Your Online Wedding Planner. We’ll work closely with you to design and plan your dream wedding package, taking care of every detail so that you can relax and enjoy every moment of your special day. Whether you choose The Punch Bowl Inn to host your wedding reception, or you’d like us to host your Civil Ceremony here on site as an approved venue, we can advise you on everything you need to know, including recommending local churches and other suitable ceremony venues. You’ll find lots more information on our wedding package in this brochure, and if you’d like to visit and view our venue, we’d be delighted to welcome you for a tour. Adam, Charlotte and Chris The Punch Bowl Inn Events Management Team HISTORIC WEDDING VENUE WINNER 2019 & 2020 For prices & more info, see our separate ‘Price List’ or visit www.punchbowlinn.com For prices & more info, see our separate ‘Price List’ or visit www.punchbowlinn.com -3- Wedding Breakfasts Should you choose The Punch Bowl Inn for Weddingyour wedding day,Breakfasts we are delighted to offer the following special touches as standard with any Wedding Breakfast package: Should you decide to choose Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn for your wedding, we offer the following special touches as • A full consultation with our friendly, professional team to plan your day standard with any breakfast package: • An elegantly appointed reception suite catering from 40 to to 100 guests. Additional covers can be requested. Please speak with our team. • Professional Advice that includes a full consultation meeting to discuss the programme of the day. •• ElegantlyA circular appointed floodlit receptiondancefloor suite to hostfrom fabulous 40 to 150 entertainment guests. •• Circular Exclusive floodlit use ofDance the entire floor topremises host fabulous and use entertainment. of the Front Lounge Area for your drinks reception on arrival • Exclusivebetween use 5pm of andthe entire6pm premises to hold a drinks reception on arrival in the front Lounge area • betweenA private 3.00-6.00pm. garden area exclusively for the Ludlow Suite •• PanoramicPanoramic Views views of of The the Brown Clee Hills Clee Hills behind the gardens for memorable photographs. • Private Garden area exclusively for the wedding reception suite. • An elegant circular silver cake stand and knife • Circular Silver cake stand and knife. • White linen tablecloths • White Linen table cloths. •• LicenceLicence extensions extensions where where applicable. applicable •• ExtensiveExtensive car car parking. parking on site. 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Allergies & Intolerances Our kitchens handle the following potential allergen ingredients: Soya, Eggs, Celery, Milk, Fish, Crustaceans, Sesame, Peanuts, Mustard, Treenuts, Sulphites, -4- Lupins, Molluscs, and cerealsFor prices that contain & more gluten. info, Please see speak our toseparate our staff about‘Price individual List’ or ingredients visit www.punchbowlinn.com in your meal when ordering so we can advise you on content and adjust accordingly. Please ask upon making your booking. 04 Evening Banquets Evening banquets are a wonderful way to caterEvening for both your Banquets day and evening guests. 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Should you decide to choose a buffet, we offer the following special • A full consultation with our friendly, professional team to plan your evening touches as standard with an evening buffet: • An elegantly appointed reception suite catering from 100 to 150 guests • • ProfessionalA circular floodlit advice dancefloor that includes to ahost basic fabulous consultation entertainment to discuss the programme of the evening. • • CircularA private floodlit garden Dance area exclusivelyfloor to host for fabulous the Ludlow entertainment, Suite you may want to use our resident Disc Jockey, please • askPanoramic for further views details of the and Clee current Hills entertainment prices. • Licence extensions where applicable. • Licence extensions where applicable • Private Garden area exclusively for the reception suite. • Extensive car parking on site. • The Ludlow suite catering for 100 guests to 150 guests. • Panoramic Views of The Clee Hills behind the gardens for memorable photographs. Please note that evening buffet packages do not • Extensive car parking. include any type of drink package. Please note that evening buffet packages do not include any type of drink package For prices & more info, see our separate ‘Price List’ or visit www.punchbowlinn.com For prices & more info, see our separate ‘Price List’ or visit www.punchbowlinn.com -5- 05 The Perfect Reception Whether you’re looking for a traditional reception and order of proceedings, or you’d prefer a less formal arrangement, our team will tailor your day exactly as you wish. On arrival, you’ll head to our Front Lounge for a Drinks Reception, where you’ll have the chance to greet your guests as they enter the Ludlow Suite. Traditionally, the line-up consists of the Bride’s parents, the Bridegroom’s parents, the Bride and Bridegroom, then the Bridesmaids and Best Man. However, if you prefer a less formal line-up, it could simply consist of the Bride and Bridegroom. Reception Drinks are generally served before the line-up in our Front Lounge, allowing the Bride and Bridegroom to view the Ludlow Suite before their guests and for any additional photo shoots. When the photographs are complete, the Bride, Bridegroom and guests are shown to the Ludlow Suite where the Wedding Breakfast is served. Top Table Seating Plan The Top Table traditionally includes the Best Man, Chief Bridesmaid, Groom’s Father, Bride’s Mother, Groom, Bride, Bride’s Father, Groom’s Mother and a Bridesmaid. Toasts & Speeches These will traditionally take place toward the end of the meal and will accompany the cutting of the Wedding Cake. The usual order of proceedings is as follows: • The Bride and Bridegroom cut their wedding cake • The Bride’s Father or close relative leads the guests in toasting the Bride and Bridegroom • The Bridegroom then leads the guests in toasting the Bridesmaids • The Best Man responds to the Bridegroom’s speech on behalf of the Bridesmaids, and reads out any special greeting cards. Whatever order of the day you decide upon, you can be assured that we’ll be with you every step of the way. -6- For prices & more info, see our separate ‘Price List’ or visit www.punchbowlinn.com Getting Married at The Punch Bowl As well as being a reception venue, The Punch Bowl Inn is an approved venue for Civil Ceremonies - so if you choose to host your whole day here, including your Civil Ceremony, we’d be delighted to accommodate you. The first step is to make an initial reservation with the registrar. It’s important to book early, so that you can plan the rest of your day around the available time frame. The earlier you book, the better your chance of securing your preferred time slot. When you make your initial reservation, the registrar will also ask you to provisionally book your chosen approved venue. Once you make your provisional booking with us, we will hold your chosen date without a deposit for seven days, unless agreed otherwise.